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RIP Michael Kenneth Williams. What a legacy.

The genius of this scene is that even though Omar WAS lying about this Levy made the jury believe him because he solidified Omar's credibility of owning up to who he was. The fact that Omar owned up to who he was and was proud of it convinced the jury to believe his testimony.

Few actors get great roles. Fewer still get the chance to play a legend. David Simon might have written Omar, but it was the Michael K Williams who made him flesh. RIP to a truly brilliant performer.

The Judge's reaction is the best part.

That briefcase comeback line is one of the best lines ever written.

2:34 "I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase-- it's all in the game though, right?" Great scene in one of the greatest shows ever. Kenneth Williams RIP.

You come at the king, you best not miss.

David Simon is a genius in attention to detail. Omar says "I told the police what I KNOW"... not what HE SAW. There is a difference, and as brilliant as Levy is a cross-examiner is, he misses that slight difference but rather focuses on low-hanging fruit regarding discrediting Omar as a witness. And Omar's line on never putting his gun on no citizen hits different when you contextualize the meaning of citizen via greek philosophy. He's at peace with being a renegade, but his code won't allow for the violation those who live out these principles of citizenry. The Wire is a brilliantly written show!

I love this scene. Particularly, I love how proud Omar is of what he does, because he has no delusions about it. He's totally honest and at peace with who he is, and he doesn't think he's above doing what he does - which is more than Levy can say. Look at how genuinely shocked Levy is when he has his description of Omar turned back on him. Despite having more blood on his hands than just about any of Avon's crew, he has never for a second considered himself to be a part of the game.

"You are amoral, are you not?" - says one of the most amoral characters to one of the most moral (well, in his own way).

I love what he did with that tie. So irreverent, cheeky, and also showed his commitment to himself.

"You can steal 10 times more money with a briefcase than you can with a gun."-Vito Corleone

The greatest television character of all time.

I love judge phalan’s acting in this scene. You can tell he kinda likes Omar’s charm and wants to see where it goes. When levy starts pressing him phelan is watching Omar closely to see how he reacts to the accusations. Then when Omar turns the tables on levy, levy looks at phelan and he’s like “tf you want me to do?” Lol

Levy was secretly one of the most ruthless of the show. All others showed a conscience at some point, even Chris. But Levy was always unbothered.

Rest in Power Michael K. Williams. Heaven gotta know, Omar coming.

"JUST LIKE YOU MAN" "I GOT THE SHOTGUN YOU GOT THE BRIEFCASE" The look on the judges face priceless

Omar Little is one of the greatest characters ever created. Michael K. Williams played him to perfection. Such heartbreaking news of his passing today. My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and fans. Rest peacefully, Michael.

RIP to an actor who stole every scene he was in.